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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,924.76, 202,802.04 and 86,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,924.76, 202,802.04 and 86,490.72 is: 119,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,924.76 : 202,802.04 = 86,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,924.76/202,802.04 = 86,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,924.76x = 202,802.04 × 86,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,924.76x = 17,540,494,457.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540,494,457.07/146,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,384.20

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